The case for eating meat is like the case for other traditions: It's natural, it's necessary, and there's nothing wrong with it. In the past two centuries, we've identified the nutrients in various kinds of meat, and we've learned how to get them instead from soy, nuts, and other vegetable sources. Maybe what we're asking for, what God is giving us, is the wisdom to see that we can't change our craving for meat, but we can change the way we satisfy it. With all the problems facing humanity...

to pore over thick documents before he puts in a full day at the Longmire Lane cattle ranch he manages in the Wenas Valley. His participation in a laundry list of local initiatives, from the county's comprehensive plan to new rules on environmentally sensitive areas and planning for future water needs, has the Yakima County Cattlemen's Association prepared to do something the organization has never done before. His participation in a laundry list of local initiatives, from the county's...

Ken Mathers knowledge dates back to the first cattle drives in 1858 that brought more than 22,000 head of cattle into the province, and carries forward through time with many tales of key landowners and pioneer families. During that time his knowledge has grown a few hat sizes learning the rich history of one of the largest cattle ranches in B. Mather has since moved off the ranch and runs his own five-acre farm in Armstrong, selling a variety of vegetables to public willing to pick. As...

The market's mood at the present time seems to equate any forecasts for rains as a negative for corn, so any additional precipitation across the Midwest will likely keep corn prices on the defensive over the coming days. This report could give us some good indications as to whether we are going to be in for a breather from what has been a longer term up trend, or if near-term oversupply issues will continue to be ignored while the world keeps its eye on the bigger picture of soybeans...

It s a fun experience and you get to meet new people by doing it and it makes you a better person because you get to know more about yourself, she said. The Degorft family no longer milks, but Skyler shows dairy cattle and says it s something she enjoys. I think any kid who has been raised on a farm or has been involved in things like June Dairy Day has learned responsibility and has learned way of life that maybe other people don t appreciate, and I think it builds not only your work...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? A stop at Nolan Ryan Ranches and the Sundial Bridge By Jean Barton Article Last Updated:06/23/2007 08:20:01 AM PDT Click photo to enlarge Walt and Colleen Ralphs with Mary and Jim Rickert at the Prather Ranch on the California Beef Cattle Improvement Association tour. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? A stop at Nolan Ryan Ranches and the Sundial Bridge By Jean Barton Article Last Updated:06/23/2007 08:20:01 AM PDT Click photo to enlarge Walt...